Tips to Prevent Insomnia

Tips to Prevent Insomnia

Insomnia can be acute or chronic meaning it could be temporary or a long-term problem. If you are experiencing chronic insomnia, consult your physician for treatment. If you are experiencing acute insomnia, try these suggestions to help prevent it and get a good night’s sleep!

Make Your Bedroom Cozy- Clear clutter and distractions from your bedroom so it feels more inviting to sleep in. Also make sure your mattress fits your needs.

Use Your Bed for Sleep- Avoid using your bed for other activities besides sleep. For example, try to avoid watching TV, eating, working or studying.

Create a Cycle- Try to establish a regular sleep-wake cycle so your body’s internal clock will be conditioned and eventually respond to internal cues to become sleepy.

No Napping- Even if you are very tired and tempted, napping can make falling asleep at night even harder.

Limit Caffeine Consumption-Reduce or eliminate caffeine consumption in the late afternoon or evening so that it doesn’t keep you awake at night.

Exercise- Working out during the day will make you more tired when bedtime rolls around enabling you to fall asleep faster.